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Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.

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About Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program

ACGME code
4402421135
Program director
Stephanie Nitzschke
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,367
Latest cycle
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,367 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White61%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Stephanie Nitzschke
Program coordinator
Sarah Broughton Herd
Coordinator phone
(617) 732-6861
Program phone
(617) 732-7715
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

75 Francis Street Surgery Education Office CA-034 Boston, MA 02115 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program offer?

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program offers 9 first-year Surgery positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program located?

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program is located at 75 Francis Street Surgery Education Office CA-034 Boston, MA 02115. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital Program?

The program director is Stephanie Nitzschke. The program coordinator, Sarah Broughton Herd, is the usual contact for application questions.

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